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Tyler – born and raised in Southeastern Wisconsin – joined the firm as a law clerk in May of 2019 while earning his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. After obtaining his law degree from the University in the Spring of 2020, Tyler advanced to an Associate Attorney position at the firm and quickly began working directly with clients. Tyler focuses his practice in the areas of general business and real estate law and assists clients with various estate planning needs, large and small.. Prior to joining the firm, Tyler obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 2017. He then attended law school, where he acted as an Articles Editor for the Wisconsin Law Review and participated in various organizations. Tyler comes from a family of small-business-focused individuals and grew up working for his parents’ businesses.. It is from these experiences that have allowed Tyler to understand the importance of performing cost-efficient, yet effective, work. Tyler’s philosophy when working with clients is to clearly identify the needs and wants of the client and to prevent unnecessary issues through negotiation and concise drafting. Tyler’s goal is to make the often stressful and complex legal situations simple and manageable for the client.. In his free time, Tyler enjoys spending as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors with his family and friends. He often takes on the challenges brought by strategy games and isn’t afraid to waste a Sunday afternoon indulging in a good book, television series, or sporting event.

Steve focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury. He has handled a variety of lawsuits in both state and federal court arising from automobile accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products, nursing home neglect, faulty construction practices and wrongful death. Steve has tried numerous cases throughout Wisconsin and several of his cases have resulted in published decisions by the Wisconsin appellate courts.. At the law firm of Nowlan & Mouat LLP, Janesville personal injury attorney Steve Caya will provide the expert legal support you need in this time of crisis. He will protect your rights with insurance companies and seek fair and full compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Just as important, he will help you plan for a secure future.

Originally from rural southwest Wisconsin, Will grew up working on his family’s third generation beef cattle farm. He is a professional who believes that trust and communication are essential to the attorney-client relationship. Will has broad experience with respect to matters involving business transactions, real estate, banking, and landlord-tenant law.. Will provides general representation to business entities with respect to their business affairs, including work in the areas of contracts, commercial transactions and loans. He assists corporate and individual clients regarding corporate formation, contract negotiation, employment issues and he drafts and reviews various types of contracts and sale agreements. Will’s role as counselor is to assist his business clients in identifying and preventing problems and in resolving them before the need for litigation arises.. Will has significant experience in many areas of real estate including traditional sales and purchases, short sale transactions, and commercial and residential development. Will has also worked with individual and corporate creditors in complex commercial and consumer bankruptcy proceedings, debt collection, lien enforcement and foreclosure cases. Prior to going into law school, Will worked in the Finance Department of a large community bank based in Madison, WI.. Will handles both commercial and residential evictions and damage claims for his clients throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. He also assists clients with the drafting and interpretation of agricultural and commercial leases and residential rental agreements and other rental documents.. Will prides himself in working closely with his clients to effectively achieve their objectives in a goal-oriented and cost-effective manner.. In his free time, Will loves to spend time with his family and working with the Janesville Youth Hockey Club. He is an avid Wisconsin Badgers sports fan and doesn’t hesitate to man the grill for a Packers or Brewers game. Will resides in Janesville with his family.

Mr. Kopp is dedicated to his community and profession.  He currently serves as a member of the Rock County Bench/Bar Committee and is a former member of the Rock County Bar Executive Committee. He serves the Wisconsin State Bar as a member of the Fee Arbitration Panel.  Mr. Kopp is also the Chairman of the City of Janesville Police and Fire Commission and is a Meals on Wheels volunteer.  He is active in his church as an usher, greeter, the current Chairman of the Church Council and was previously a volunteer for the Jefferson Elementary School Breakfast Club.  Mr. Kopp is also proud to be on the Board of Directors for the Mercy Health System, Rock County's largest employer.

Lynn is a shareholder with the law firm. She primarily practices in the area of family law and has handled legal custody, placement, child support, maintenance, other child related financial matters, property division, voluntary paternity acknowledgement cases, paternity and divorce cases, post-divorce motions, post paternity motions throughout courts in Wisconsin, including complex cases involving business valuation, high income maintenance and support issues, and high conflict family legal disputes. It is her goal in her practice to improve the lives of children and parents of divorce. She received her B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (1987) and her J.D. degree from Hamline University School of Law (1993).. Lynn is a member of the Rock County Bar (President (2 terms), President Elect and Secretary), Illinois State Bar Association (member, Family Law Section), American Bar Association (member, Family Law Section) and the State Bar of Wisconsin-  (member, Family Law Section).. She has been admitted to practice in all courts of the State of Wisconsin since 1993, and all courts of the State of Illinois since 1996, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.. Lynn has been a presenter at continuing legal education courses on family law in Wisconsin through the National Business Institute; has taught Business Law at Blackhawk Technical College; served as a Moderator, Panelist and Presenter at the State Bar of Wisconsin Door County Family Law Workshop; and served as a presenter at the State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE 2014 GAL Training Surviving High-Conflict Cases and at the 2017 AMC Family Law Section presentation. She is a certified Divorce and Family Mediator.. She is the Chair-Elect and a member of the Board of Directors of the Family Law Section for the State Bar of Wisconsin. Lynn also serves as Chairwoman of the Door County Family Law Workshop and is member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee. She has previously served on the Editorial Board of the Wisconsin Journal of Family Law; and System Book for Family Law Editorial Board 2010-2011.. Lynn is a member of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.. She is a founding member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)-Wisconsin Chapter. She is very involved in the AFCC Wisconsin Chapter and is the Treasurer of the Chapter, and is a committee member of the Program Committee. She previously served as President of the AFCC-Wisconsin Chapter; and Co-Chair of the Program Committee.. Lynn is a past member of the Board of Bar Examiners Review Committee.. She is very active in the community and volunteers extensively in the county 4-H program. She works with youth in developing their leadership skills and teaching them about community service. She is a board member of Janesville Noon Rotary and Rock County 4H Fair Board.

Kayla Hiller is an attorney at the Nowlan & Mouat LLP law firm and has been practicing there for over 20 years. Kayla’s main areas of focus are estate planning and probate. She prepares wills, trusts, and powers of attorney documents.  She also counsels families through challenging and emotional times after the loss of a loved one.  Kayla is skilled in preparing estate plans for individuals and families of every size and means and guides clients in preparing plans suitable to their needs.  Since 2015, she has co-presented at the annual Family Love Letter seminars sponsored by the Beloit Health System Foundation.  She has also given estate planning seminars at the request of Blackhawk Community Credit Union, Beloit Property Managers Association and the Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church.. Kayla’s practice also focuses on real estate and business matters and includes the drafting and reviewing of contracts.  She has diverse experience handling matters for banks and financial institutions. She routinely reviews and prepares loan documents for commercial and agricultural loan transactions. While Kayla has the capability of handling a large caseload, she cares about the details.  Her attention to detail and hard work gives her clients the confidence they need to proceed.  Kayla’s practice is solution-oriented and she anticipates problems ahead of time and finds answers.  The result is trustworthy, legal advice that gives clients peace of mind about the outcomes.. Kayla is a past President of the Rock County Bar Association and is deeply dedicated to the community, serving on numerous boards and volunteering on behalf of a variety of nonprofit organizations.

I've been practicing law in Janesville, WI since 2008.  I focus primarily on on family law, which includes divorces, child custody/placement, child support, guardianship, grandparent's rights and child protecticve services matters.  I also regularly handle debt Relief and bankruptcy, estate planning (wills and powers of attorney), probate, real estate and general civil litigation.

I was born and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin and I’m proud to serve the good people in our community. I’ve dedicated most of the last decade to standing up and fighting for people who have been injured because of someone else’s negligence.. I help injured people stand up to insurance companies and big corporations. I fight to make sure regular people are treated fairly. People come to the Paul Benson Law Firm because they are frustrated with dealing with an insurance company or are bombarded with unexpected medical bills and need someone to help them fight and win. They need an experienced advocate. I have handled hundreds of personal injury cases ranging from car accidents and premises liability cases to civil rights claims.. I take the time to listen to my clients’ problems and build a strategy to win their case. I will go over all of your damages, medical bills and lost time from work and then focus on holding the responsible party accountable for 100% of your damages. I have jury trial experience in State Court, US District Court and have argued before the Court of Appeals. Every step of the way, I will personally update you on your case and explain what is happening so you don’t feel lost. I believe communication is crucial to a successful attorney-client relationship. My goal is to take away all of the stress of your injury and get you the very most money that is available.. I love being a trial lawyer because I believe our justice system is what makes America great. Everybody is equal under the law. No matter your race, religion, gender, creed or social standing, you are entitled to equal protection under the law and a fair jury trial in front of your peers. I get out of bed every day because I desperately want to make our small corner of Wisconsin a little more just and a little more fair.. I graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (a US News Top 25 Law School) in 2011 and was voted a “Rising Star” in the legal community by Thomson Reuters in 2016 and 2017.. In my free time, I love spending time with my family, cheering for our Wisconsin sports teams, bicycling, and playing in local volleyball and basketball leagues.. I look forward to working with the people of south central Wisconsin.

I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For my law degree I attended Marquette University Law School. Upon admission to the Wisconsin State Bar, I moved to Janesville to be near family and to help the residents of Rock County. I joined the Consigny Law Firm, S.C. in January of 2013 as a general practice attorney.. I represent clients in Business Law, Commercial Disputes, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Forfeiture Defense, Civil Litigation, Guardianships, Injunctions, Real Estate Transactions, and Probate. I also represents Landlords in connection with eviction actions, drafting leases, and general compliance questions. Creditors in foreclosure, garnishment or other debt collection needs.. I am a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association and licensed to practice in Wisconsin State Courts and the Western District of Wisconsin. I am a past president and current board member of the Rock County Bar Association.. I believe that as your representative it is my duty to assist you in achieving your goals. I believe this means both advising you on the available paths, as well as working hard for you once a path has been determined. I also enjoy being involved in the local community. For this reason, I am also involved in Forward Janesville, by serving on its Government Relations Board and attending several of their events. I serve on the board of directors for Boys & Girls Club of Janesville, Inc., the Executive Committee for Legal Action of Wisconsin, and the board of directors for Family Promise of Greater Beloit, Inc.. Currently I live in the City of Beloit with my wife. During our free time, we enjoy spending time with friends and family and taking our dogs, Poe, Zoe and River to the Park.

I enjoy working with my clients on a variety of business matters that include strategic planning, employments issues, mergers and aquisitions, intellectual property, and day-to-day business operations, including work with business start-ups. I work closely with both business clients and individuals on real estate matters that include purchase and sales, leasing, landlord disputes, property tax issues, developments, contractor issues, home rentals, and municipal approvals. I have significant experience helping my clients with business and consumer collections and real estate foreclosures. I also assist clients in the trucking and transportation industry with a wide range of industry speciific needs such as accident mitigation, insurance, contracts, and employment law issues.. As a founding member of Murphy Desmond's Janesville office, I am fortunate to work for a firm that has a larger office in Madison. As such, Murphy Desmond is able to provide a full array of legal services for most business and personal matters throughout Wisconsin.. Please contact me at or call to discuss your legal matter. I look forward to working with you.

I am an attorney at Nowlan & Mouat, LLP in Janesville, Wisconsin. I offer a wide range of services including Estate Planning & Probate, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law, and Construction Law. I attended Marquette University School of Law on an academic scholarship. While in law school, I earned several awards including the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Trial Advocacy, Appellate Writing and Advocacy, Legal Analysis, Writing and Research 2, Religion and the Law, and Contracts. I was also named as a Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competition competitor and associate editor of the Marquette Law Review. I have worked under Honorable Judge Diane Sykes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, as well as Justice Annette Ziegler and Justice Michael Gableman of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. My experiences have given me the confidence and skills to stand in a courtroom and advocate on my clients behalf. My experiences also helped me develop the compassion necessary to stand with my clients in difficult times and the fortitude to represent my clients with both tenacity and integrity.

Having tried more than 100 jury trials and innumerable court trials, Sara Gehrig concentrates her practice in civil litigation, especially work in business, school, and family law.  Sara recognizes that few organizations or individuals want to be in court, but when they face litigation, her courtroom credibility and skills help clients achieve the best possible results.  Sara excels in guiding her clients past immediate emotional and financial concerns to keep the larger perspective in sight and plan for the future after their matter has been resolved.  Taking a practical, problem-solving approach, Sara develops cost-effective solutions to help her clients reach long-range goals.. Sara joined Nowlan & Mouat in 2002 and became a partner in 2007.  A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude, she served as an Assistant District Attorney for the State of Alaska in 1996 and worked as a prosecutor in Alaska and Idaho between 1996 and 2002.  In 2008 Sara argued and prevailed in a case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.  In 2010 Sara helped a Wisconsin municipality recover $2 million from a large pipeline company for damages to public roads.  Sara currently serves as Independent Hearing Officer for Janesville School District.  Sara also teaches an Ethics of Criminal Justice System class at Upper Iowa University.

Concentrating my practice in the areas of family law and civil litigation, I aim to build positive relationships with all of my clients, and in return give them successful results.. While capably managing the legal aspects of divorce, I communicate openly with clients to make them feel at ease discussing sensitive personal issues. I believe strongly in the value of negotiation in helping my clients reach the best possible settlements while preserving assets. In civil litigation as well, I keep client resources in mind and strive to achieve the best possible resolution that minimizes costs.. I am a member of the Rock County and Wisconsin Bar Associations. I graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School. I serve on the Brodhead School Board and am a member of the Brodhead Jaycees.

Believing that trust is the centerpiece of a lawyer’s relationship with my clients, I practice in the areas of business and corporate law (including business acquisition and sales), real estate and municipal law, and banking and collection law.. Businesses rely on my expertise for a wide range of issues, including corporate legal compliance, employment matters, business succession, contract review and drafting, and sales and acquisitions.. There are times, unfortunately, when businesses encounter unavoidable disputes, whether they are with an employee, a vendor, a customer, or a business partner.  When confronted with these difficult and stressful situations, I am able to evaluate the specific needs and desires of the client and always seek to resolve the dispute in a way that serves the client’s best interests.. I also offer extensive experience in the area of foreclosure and collection law.  Banks and businesses have spent years building and maintaining their reputations.  Knowing this, I assist clients in resolving their collection disputes in ways that are consistent with their community values.. In the municipal arena, I advise and assist towns and local government bodies on a wide variety of issues, including ordinance drafting and enforcement, the open meetings and open records law, farmland preservation and other zoning issues, and contract negotiation, drafting and enforcement.. Whatever the legal specialty, I am driven to help put clients in the right position, by working with them to define their objectives while utilizing my creative problem-solving skills to reach cost-effective solutions.. A native of Adell, Wisconsin, I graduated from Marquette University Law School and have been with Nowlan & Mouat since my admission to the Wisconsin bar in 2005. I served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Leadership Development Academy, Inc., and am past President of the Rock County Bar Association.  I currently sit on the Board for KANDU, Inc.  I recently served on the board of the South Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross and have served my church on various committees and councils.  I am a member of the Wisconsin State Bar, the Rock County Bar Association, and the Wisconsin Towns Association.

Attorney Vogel was born in Janesville, WI on November 20, 1970. His ancestors have lived in Rock County, WI since prior to 1900 and in Wisconsin since the 1840s. His grandfather owned and operated Vogel’s Meat Market, which was located on W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville for nearly 40 years. He is the youngest of 10 children and graduated from Parker High School in Janesville, WI. He then graduated magna cum laude (with great academic distinction) from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a major in political science and minor in history. He remains very interested in history and is an avid fan of various history authors and political figure biographies. After completing his undergraduate degree, he attended Regent Law School in Virginia Beach, VA. While in law school, Attorney Vogel was selected to serve on the staff of the Regent Law Review due to his excellent writing skills. Only 11 other students in his law school class received the honor.

Attorney Justin W. Henry’s practice is concentrated in the areas of criminal defense, family law, municipal law, landlord-tenant law, and general litigation. He stays up to date on the current status of Wisconsin law to ensure his clients get the most complete and comprehensive representation possible. When you hire attorney Henry your case gets the complete attention it deserves. Attorney Henry will personally analyze your case and give you a frank analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of it. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar and lives in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Attorney Jay K. Nixon, the proprietor of Nixon Law Offices, was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1980, and has practiced law at the same location in Racine, Wisconsin since 1984 (prior to which he spent four years as a Wisconsin State Prosecutor, most recently at the Kenosha County District office). Attorney Nixon's practice Attorney's emphasizes bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, criminal/traffic, real estate and estate planning. Attorney Nixon has handled over 3,000 bankruptcy matters, including five years as a chapter 7 panel trustees for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of WI. He currently serves on the board of directors for the following local nonprofit organizations: Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Youth for Christ, Credit Bureau of Racine Foundation for Financial Education (CBR Foundation), and Racine Neighborhood Watch. He is a Parishioner at Racine Assembly of God, a member of Tripoli Shrine in Milwaukee, and a master Mason in Madison Lodge 5. Attorney Nixon has taken part in three missionary construction trips to Central America with his church, speaks fluent Spanish, and is currently studying Polish.

As a senior partner of the firm, Dennis is well known for his expertise in the areas of corporate, business and banking, and employment law.  He focuses his practice on a select group of corporate clients where he has the opportunity to serve both as general legal counsel to the business and as a close personal advisor to the business owner.  Dennis also advises clients on matters involving mergers and acquisitions, business planning, corporate structure and financing, and employee relations.  In today’s evolving business climate, he understands the need for practical, proactive, and cost-efficient service.  The depth of experience and trustworthy counsel that he provides gives his clients both understanding and peace of mind concerning their legal matters.. Dennis has been active in numerous civic, charitable, and economic development organizations and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, the Janesville Foundation, and St. Matthew’s House.. Dennis has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer review rating and has been recognized as one of its top-rated labor and employment attorneys.  He is a graduate of St. Olaf College and Drake University Law School.  He has been admitted to the Western District of Wisconsin Federal District Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  Dennis and his wife, Liz, are the proud parents of two sons, both of whom are attorneys.

As a lawyer practicing in Rock County for the past 26 years, I have been devoted to enhancing the community through service and volunteering. I have been a member of numerous boards and participated in a variety of organizations that include: Family Services of Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois, Chair of MS Rock County Annual Walk, coaching Janesville Lacrosse Club Boys U13 team, Southwest WI Workforce Development board, the City of Janesville Police and Fire Commission, and many other organizations over the years. I enjoy gardening, snow shoeing, creating garden art, hiking and attending sporting events.. Taking care of my clients and helping them get through their legal challenges is a high priority for me. My clients tell me that I've made their legal experiences easier and have been a "breath of fresh air." I try to be both efficient and aggressive in resolving their legal matters. It's extremely rewarding to me when my clients can move on and feel good about the results of their case.. Please email me at  to schedule a free consultation.

Although many lawyers will take on your personal injury claim if you ask them, few have the kind of experience I have. Besides working on serious accident cases my entire career, I’ve also successfully handled cases involving business disputes, employment law matters, family law cases, trademark claims, consumer protection cases, fair debt collection cases, land use cases, insurance disputes, probate matters, DNR enforcement actions, and criminal and traffic cases. If you need a lawyer to help you with a legal dispute, there’s a good chance I’ve handled something like it.. I opened my own law firm in 2019 so that I could serve my clients more effectively. My personal injury practice is now focused exclusively on obtaining the best possible recoveries for victims of serious accidents. I also continue helping clients in areas where my experience counts, including business disputes, employment claims, and family law matters. Thanks to the power of modern technology, I’m working more closely with my clients than ever before.